Wednesday, August 25, 2010

live in the present


Are you familiar with the expression "to live in the moment?" This is the ability to be fully present and aware of yourself and your surroundings as you live each moment. Achieving such a state requires observation, appreciation, patience, quiet, and the ability to turn off the clock and put away the calendar.

While most of us don't experience such times frequently, this is when we feel the most alive. In theory, friends, being present involve learning how to pay attention, and the process of getting there is far easier than you might think. There are a few simple things you can do right now to help you stay in the present and pay attention to your life experience in a very positive way.

Start by setting a few quiet minutes aside each day to close your eyes and take stock of what you are feeling, no matter how good or bad those feelings may be. Don't judge your feelings, just allow yourself to become aware of the emotions behind them.

Next, send your attention outward and become aware of things around you. Notice if you feel warm or cold, what your clothing feels like against your skin, the feeling of the air moving in and out of your lungs. Let the sounds around you filter through you and notice the underlying noises that you may have been tuning out. Next, open your eyes and notice the colors and sights around you in this same subtle, attentive way.

By the time you are halfway through this little exercise, friends, you may be surprised at how much you actually notice about your internal and external presence. If you try this, you will probably find that "paying attention" will take on a whole new meaning, and it will be a very nice one at that.

I hope that you can take some time this week to practice "living in the moment." I feel sure that it will change your experience in "now" time. Enjoy, and don't forget to spend some time with your family.

Until next time Your friend,

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

good behavior in public


Dear all,

When you think about good manners, some people focus on proper etiquette at the table, but manners are so much more than that. Good manners extend to making eye contact and paying full attention to the person you are speaking to, saying yes, no, please and thank you, avoiding gossip and behaving in a way that puts other people at ease and makes them feel comfortable around you.

I was recently at a gathering where I ran into an old friend who had his two children in tow. The oldest, a boy, was 17 and the younger daughter was 14. Normally bringing children to a party can be risky, but these two had such excellent manners that one could easily forget that they were youngsters. Both were polite, spoke comfortably with adults and handled themselves appropriately around the buffet.

I commented to my friend about how wonderfully his children were behaving and he thanked me for my compliment, saying that he was very proud of how well his children handled themselves in public. Then he confided that they weren't always quite as well behaved at home, but he expressed great satisfaction about having been able to instill in them a sense of the importance of good manners, as this skill will enable them to function well in any situation as they become adults.

Another good friend of mine works in human resources in a large corporation and says that her company receives many resumes from applicants who can't even be considered for hire due to their poor manners. Some are clueless about good phone etiquette, while others use rude language when addressing the interviewer or speak far too loudly. This lack of basic manners can actually ruin opportunities for potential employees who would otherwise be quiet capable.

Fortunately, good manners are something that anyone can learn, so it is very important that we all practice using good manners, especially around those who don't use them. You always have an opportunity to set a good example for others, especially children, by how you handle yourself in public.

We can actually help to make someone's day by using good manners. Maybe it means greeting others with direct eye contact, a smile and a firm handshake, or holding a door open for someone, or hanging up our cell phones when dealing with other people such as cashiers and newsagents. It is all about thoughtfulness in our daily interactions with the people around us.

Good manners reflect tact, diplomacy and consideration for our fellow man. Using good manners is a powerful way to show our respect for others and at the same time feel confident in every situation.

Bye till next time…….

Friday, August 6, 2010


Train the Trainer workshop to be conducted by Vision Unlimited on Sept 4th
in Hotel Savera, Chennai.
Dr. Arumugam - the internationally acclaimed master trainer is the facilitator
Rs. 3500/- is the fee per person.
Rs. 500/- discount for early bird upto 15th August.
For booking pl contact

Dr. K.Balasubramanian 98400 27810

Or

Mr. Udhayasandron 9171171473

Or

NST Prabhu 9884190080

The workshop is meant for the following target group:

· Practicing professional trainers, who are keen on updating themselves about the latest global trends & techniques in training & development from an eminent international trainer

· Those who are involved in in-house training within private/public organizations, institutions & government agencies/departments

· Aspiring and budding trainers, looking to undertake training as a full time/ part time profession

· School & College teaching faculty, who would like to learn about and implement modern teaching/training methods and produce significant improvements in their students’ performance

· Excellent opportunity for organizations to an impetus to in-house training by nominating existing/potential trainers

For more details please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Bala 9840027810.


Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Achieve your goal


Dear Friends,

Have you ever wanted something desperately, but felt you could never get it? I think that many people probably experience this. We all have dreams and aspirations, but not all of us believe we can realize them. I believe that most dreams are attainable, provided that we are able to set realistic goals and take active steps to make them come true.

I want to share a story about one of my friends that illustrates this. A young man I'll call Rajesh came to me for a reading to find out why he wasn't achieving the thing he most wanted in life, to become a voice-over actor. He was frustrated and angry because his dream wasn't materializing, So I asked him what he was doing to realize this goal. He said he visualized every day but admitted that he had done little else, mostly because he really didn't know what to do.

Visualizing can be very effective, but Rajesh needed to exert physical and mental energy toward realizing his desired goal. I decided to introduce him to the law of attraction and the idea that every action that is focused on a goal actually helps to bring about that goal. After doing that, we came up with a plan to help his achieve his goal.

Rajesh’s first step was to find out everything he could from the library and Internet about being a voice-over actor. Next, he had to research what kind of training he would need, where and how to get it, and how much it would cost. And finally, he had to figure out how much time he would need to complete a program, think of ways he could support himself during his training, locate ways to fund for his education, and then apply to institutions that specialize in voice-over programs.

As you might have guessed, the next time I heard from Rajesh, he was on cloud nine. He had been accepted to an acting school that specialized in voice-over and he had even found a job that was flexible with his new school schedule.

Rajesh says that he will be working in a studio within a year's time, earning a pretty good salary and doing what he'd always dreamed of. And this is all because he was finally able to put energy behind his dream by finding out how to realize it and then set about doing just that.

Friends, if there is something you have always wished you could do, I hope that Rajesh's story will inspire you to go after your own dream.

Make sure to spend some time going over your Health, Wealth and Happiness.